Analysis

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With more games ahead, the Union’s 2023 schedule will be packed

Tim Jones explores how playing three in-season tournaments within MLS’s 34-game’s schedule will create a sustained, Europe-like frequency of play the Union have never before faced.

Analysis

What might Ernst Tanner do this offseason?

After the end-of-season press conference, Tim Jones analyzes how the sporting director might fill out next year’s roster.

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2023’s contract status, expansion draft, and free agency

Tim Jones assesses how the Union might address the expansion draft, who the free agents are, and the first-team contract situations.

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Match analysis: LAFC 3–3 Philadelphia Union (3–0 after penalties)

Jeremy Lane looks back on a thrilling game with a painful ending.

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MLS Cup opponents couldn’t have been built more differently

The Union and LAFC exemplify vastly different approaches to roster building, as Tim Jones explores.

Analysis

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-1 New York City FC

The Union know thyself – and they showed it in a season-defining win on Sunday in Chester.

Analysis / Union

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 1–0 FC Cincinnati

The Union beat their 2022 bogey team. Jeremy Lane breaks it down.

Analysis / Union

Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 4–0 Toronto FC

Jeremy Lane breaks down the final regular season game of 2022.

Analysis / Union

Match analysis: Charlotte FC 4-0 Philadelphia Union

Peter Andrews examines how Alejandro Bedoya’s absence, defensive errors, and lapses in composure cost the Union down in Charlotte.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Saturday’s roster conundrum

Tim Jones guesses at the Union and Union II lineups for Saturday night in Chester and Toronto.